Yesterday was a fun packed day! We started by going boating on the Ohio River. Our boat is old — but it’s fast and fun! Kinda like us! I prefer to boat and slalom-ski on the river rather than one of the area lakes because it’s less crowded and the scenery is better. We’ve been boating on the river for 20 years. This is in the New Richmond area.
Some of the towns along the river are quaint and picturesque…
We didn’t stay out long because we had plans to go to the Germania Society’s Oktoberfest on the West side of town and meet friends there. Cincinnati has a large percentage of German heritage residents. I’ve been to the Oktoberfest that’s held in Downtown Cincinnati quite a few times, but never to this one. I actually enjoyed it more than the Downtown event. We hopped on our Harley motorcycle (thank goodness because there were so many people there, you had to park a mile away if you arrived by car) and enjoyed a beautiful ride there. Randy’s holding my Warsteiner beer (he’s not a lush)…we only drank one…they’re so big! I’m usually not a beer drinker (I prefer wine) but I really enjoyed this beer and when in Rome!
Prost!
Here’s our friend Richard on the left – he’s 6’9″ tall (just like my son) – and doesn’t he look so German and handsome! The other people are strangers that I requested a photo from…
I went off of my Paleo Plan and had a bratwurst, a few potato pancakes and a funnel cake (that I didn’t get a photo of because I was too intent on eating it)!
Some of the traditional games were there…including “The Rat Game”….nothing like betting on rat races!
There were rides…
Alpine Horn Blowing…
I liked the look of these flags under the large tent…
I love the atmosphere once it’s dark…all of the lights are twinkling and anything is possible!
I’m glad we were able to go to a festival type event this summer! Hope you enjoyed coming along!!
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Very lovely photos. We have been only one day in Munich when there was October fest; so many years ago. It seems thru Your photos that people in the States can make fun!
Yes…we have lots of fun!!
Looks like a great festival! As someone of ¼ German extraction, that part of my heritage calls on me frequently.
Thanks! I lived in Germany for a couple of years and loved it!
Good time had by all, and you don’t look too bad for an “older” bird. (ha! ha! that’s me off your Christmas list, Sherry)
What’s wrong with me? I’ve never been to a German Beer Fest!
Trying to imagine funnel cake. It’s shaped like a funnel? Tastes like a funnel? No, that can’t be right.
I am “older” and proud of it. It’s all about how your feel and look! Google funnel cake…there are pics…you would love it!
Love the post… all good fun and the photos show that… thank you for the share…
Thanks Pit!
Very best photographs. Also you are very Guapa…
Mucho Gracias!
Warsteiner on draft! I really really need to go there!
Take care, and have a good one,
Pit
Thanks Pit…you too!!
Simply delicious!
Thanks!
Will you teach me how to take great pictures!
Thanks for the compliment Chris! The best way to learn is to go out and start taking photos everywhere!
That looks like you had a lot of fun. Great pics.
Thanks Michelle!!
Looking great!!! xoxo
Thanks Zully!!
October festival .. now ???!!! It should be in the end of September and October … but like us Swedes … anything for a god party with loads of drinking. Brilliant and fun photos. You have to visit Munich in for their festival – nothing like it.
I agree…ditto!
I think I went to that one back in the late 70′s when I lived in Germany. Probably too much beer – I can’t remember!
Great shots again, I especially love the hat in the second one! … I also love Oktoberfest… if only it didnt lead to winterfest!
Thank you – I bought it in Africa! I know what you mean about Winter!
We we have Oktoberfest in October. There’s quite a German population in nearby Brenham. Looks like great fun!
Cool!!
Lots of fun! Thanks for sharing the adventures.
You’re welcome Anneli – thanks for commenting!
Great post! Great example of finding treasures to blog about in your “backyard.”
Thanks Emily!